Norway · Europe
Oslo
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$3,310Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $2,230/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Norway.
Healthcare
Universal public system (municipal GPs plus state-run hospitals) with strong outcomes; private clinics in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim mainly offer faster access to specialists.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign employment, investment and pension income, with double-tax relief via credit or exemption under tax treaties.
English
Very high — English is taught from primary school and is widely spoken in cities, workplaces, healthcare and public services.
Getting in — Norway
Full Norway guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Svalbard: indefinite (visa-free); mainland: Schengen 90/180
Study Permit (Residence Permit for Studies)
Length of the course, renewable
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Oslo at a glance
Oslo, Norway costs about $3,310 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 51% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,700 and the smallest is transport at $90. In our data internet averages 240 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Reykjavik at $3,250 a month to Dublin at $3,370.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Oslo
How much does it cost to live in Oslo?
A solo remote worker in Oslo, Norway spends an estimated $3,310 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Oslo?
Rent in Oslo is an estimated $1,700 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Oslo?
Internet in Oslo averages 240 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Oslo?
A coworking space in Oslo costs an estimated $220 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Oslo safe?
Oslo has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Oslo's nomad score?
Oslo scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.